Central Carolina Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, North Carolina 27330 · Central Carolina Academy
#68 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#3493 of 16,910 nationally
About Central Carolina Academy
Central Carolina Academy is a charter high located in Sanford, in the Central Carolina Academy school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 536 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 68th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 536.
There are 19 schools in Sanford; Central Carolina Academy ranks 1st of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Carolina Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Central Carolina Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
BT Bullock Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 1.7 km away
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 2.9 km away
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students · 3.0 km away
West Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students · 3.3 km away
Lee County High
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,459 students · 5.6 km away
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students · 5.7 km away
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students · 6.6 km away
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students · 6.6 km away
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students · 6.9 km away
Tramway Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Charter high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
Raleigh Charter High School
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students
Piedmont Classical High School
Browns Summit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
478 students
Bear Grass Charter School
Williamston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
445 students
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
628 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Carolina Academy a good school?
Central Carolina Academy has a Success Index (US) of 69.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Carolina Academy rank in North Carolina?
Central Carolina Academy ranks #68 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #3493 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Carolina Academy?
Central Carolina Academy had 536 students in 2025.
Is Central Carolina Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Central Carolina Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Central Carolina Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Carolina Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.